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CBFC adds anti-drug message to film certification guidelines

New rule requires films showing drug use to include a ‘Say No to Drugs’ warning

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has updated its guidelines to include an anti-drug message in films that depict the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances. This change, notified on 16 September 2026, marks a shift from earlier rules that prohibited scenes encouraging or glam
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The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has revised its guidelines to require an anti-drug message in films showing the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances. This update, announced on 16 September 2026, replaces previous rules that banned scenes promoting or glamorising drug addiction.

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The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has updated its guidelines to include an anti-drug message in films that depict the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances. This change, notified on 16 September 2026, marks a shift from earlier rules that prohibited scenes encouraging or glamorising drug addiction.

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What is the purpose of the new CBFC guideline?
The guideline aims to discourage drug abuse by including explicit anti-drug messages in relevant films.
Does the new guideline ban the depiction of drug use completely?
No, it does not ban such depictions but requires an anti-drug message in films showing drug use.

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